Lee Svitak Dean
Taste editor
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Travel
On the Laura Ingalls homestead in South Dakota, a modern family survives the night in a covered wagon
Adventure and history showcase the homestead of children's author Laura Ingalls Wilder.
July 1, 2022
Taste
Minnesota's most prolific cookbook author is the authority on casseroles
Beatrice Ojakangas' "The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever" has been reissued, and it's just as tasty.
March 11, 2022
Taste
Book highlights 7 immigrant women who changed the way Americans see food
The author looks at our culinary past and asks, who does history remember? Not every cook gets equal billing, and that especially relates to women.
November 30, 2021
Taste
Marcus Samuelsson's latest book celebrates Black food and the chefs who make it
In his new book, chef Marcus Samuelsson starts the conversation about Black food.
January 22, 2021
Eat + Drink
Swedish chef Magnus Nilsson's new book offers perspective on the hospitality industry
Chef Magnus Nilsson has a lot to say in his book about the world of restaurants.
November 2, 2020
Eat + Drink
Drive-through lutefisk? A Minnesota tradition gets a pandemic twist
The American Swedish Institute has your holiday meal covered.
October 21, 2020
Variety
After 40 years and countless recipes, the Star Tribune's Taste editor says goodbye
After 40 years and countless recipes, the Star Tribune's Taste editor says goodbye.
September 30, 2020
Taste
Marcus Samuelsson's latest book celebrates Black food and the chefs who make it
In his new book, chef Marcus Samuelsson starts the conversation about Black food.
January 22, 2021
Eat + Drink
Swedish chef Magnus Nilsson's new book offers perspective on the hospitality industry
Chef Magnus Nilsson has a lot to say in his book about the world of restaurants.
November 2, 2020
Eat + Drink
Drive-through lutefisk? A Minnesota tradition gets a pandemic twist
The American Swedish Institute has your holiday meal covered.
October 21, 2020
Variety
After 40 years and countless recipes, the Star Tribune's Taste editor says goodbye
After 40 years and countless recipes, the Star Tribune's Taste editor says goodbye.
September 30, 2020